Home Remedies For Cold

At the very first symptom of cold or fever, I peel and chop a medium size onion and place it in a small container in the room where I usually occupy. This makes sure, that I don't catch cold or fever.

Another good remedy for cold is in about 350 ml of water, wash and add 15 tulsi leaves, 1 " ginger finely chopped, 2 peppercorns crushed, simmer this water for about 8-10 minutes, strain, make 3 portions approximately, drink 1 portion when quite hot either plain or add 1 teaspoon of honey. One portion have in the afternoon/ evening, if you go to work, the last at night, each time, warm the solution and drink. Within 2 days, you'll find a lot of relief. In the left over residue of tulsi, ginger and pepper, you can add water to make tea, it will be nice spices, aromatic tea to soothe your throat !

Some more home remedies-

Garlic

Garlic is highly rich in antibacterial and anti viral properties and can therefore offer a powerful remedy from colds. It can strengthen the body’s immune system and open up the congested respiratory passages. It can also expel the toxins from the body.

Crush a garlic clove and mix it with two teaspoons of lemon juice, one teaspoon honey and half teaspoon black pepper powder or red chilli powder. Consume this preparation regularly till relief is attained. You can also prepare a decoction of garlic cloves and honey and drink two to three times a day for relief.

 

 Honey

Honey can leave a soothing effect on the irritated throat and also shorten the span of colds. The enzymes and nutrients in honey can help kill bacteria and viruses that are responsible for colds. Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice and two teaspoons of honey. Consume this preparation every two hours for curing cold and sore throat.

Spice Tea

Spice tea is one of the best Ayurvedic formulations for common cold. Making this at home is very easy. Just roast a quarter cup of coriander seeds along with one and a half teaspoons of cumin seeds, same quantity of fennel seeds and half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds.

Grind them together dry and add one and a half teaspoon of this powder to boiling water and simmer for a few minutes. Add two tablespoons of milk. Wait till the mixture boils and strain it. You can drink this spice tea hot two times a day till relief is attained.

Ginger 

Ginger has strong antiviral, expectorant and anti-inflammatory characteristics and therefore can be highly useful o treat common colds. You can consume ginger either raw or in several other ways. Make a tea of ginger and add lemon juice if you prefer. Drink any of your chosen preparations few times a day to see a significant relief from colds.

Alternatively, make a paste of ginger, cloves and salt and take one and a half teaspoon of the preparation two times a day. To cure running nose, make a preparation mixing equal quantities of ginger powder, ghee and jiggery. Take this mixture in the empty stomach in the morning.
  
Red Onion Syrup

Red onion syrup is a powerful remedy for common colds. Prepare this syrup in your kitchen the easy way. Slice red onions horizontally. Place one slice in a bowl and add some honey over it. Then place another slice and repeat the process till several layers. Place a lid over the bowl and leave the set up over 12 to 15 hours.

 When you open the bowl after this time, you will see thick watery syrup. Consume one teaspoon of this syrup many times a day for curing sore throat and the many symptoms of common colds.

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